Nine People Trapped In Fire Research Institute Near Russia's Moscow

Nine people were trapped on the top floor of an electronic research institute that caught fire near Moscow, Russian emergency services and officials said.

Footage broadcast on the Telegram 112 channel showed several people breaking the window as black smoke billowing out of the building and flamesURing the bottom floor.

"According to preliminary information, there are 9 more people in the building," the emergency ministry said.

"The rescue operation continues," he added.

"At least one person was rescued by firefighters," the ministry said.

Moscow's regional governor, Andrei Vorobyov, said the fire engulfed three floors of the building.

According to eyewitnesses, there may be seven more people in the building. The search for victims continues," said Vorobyov.